The Evolution of Medicine

  • 2000 B.C.E. - Here, eat this root.
  • 1000 C.E. - That root is heathen and evil. Here, say this prayer.
  • 1850 C.E. - That prayer is superstition. Here, drink this potion.
  • 1940 C.E. - That potion is snake oil. Here, swallow this pill.
  • 1985 C.E. - That pill is ineffective. Here, take this antibiotic.
  • 2000 C.E. - That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root.

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